Nearly 380,000 people displaced by South Sudan floods, UN says

The Toronto Zoo has determined that "human error" played a role in the death of a deer pig. The incident was captured on video, but the footage failed to load. The zoo is currently investigating the incident and implementing measures to prevent similar incidents in the future. Full Article

Germany's conservatives, led by Friedrich Merz, celebrate their election win but fall short of the expected 30% vote-share, while the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) enjoys a record second-place result of 20.8%. Merz aims to form a coalition quickly but may face challenges due to the AfD's significant support in the east, while other mainstream parties like the Social Democrats have suffered losses, leading to uncertainty in the formation of a coalition government. Full Article

With the rise of the modern venture capital industry, the notion of needing institutional funding to start a technology startup has been challenged by many founders. Bootstrapping, or using one's own resources to build a business, has been a longstanding practice, with successful companies like Spanx, Craigslist, and GoPro starting this way. Today, there is a renewed interest in bootstrapping among founders, with the emergence of "seed-strapping" as a new concept in the startup world....

Vatican City is facing uncertainty as Pope Francis remains hospitalized in critical condition, with no specific norms in place for the leadership of the Catholic Church if a pope becomes incapacitated. Despite his illness, Francis remains in charge, delegating day-to-day operations to officials like Cardinal Pietro Parolin. In the event of a total impediment, proposed norms suggest power would transfer to the College of Cardinals, highlighting the need for a plan in case a pope...

Fresno State men’s basketball is embroiled in a sports gambling scandal, with two players allegedly betting on games they played in, leading to the removal of forward Mykell Robinson and the suspension of guards Jalen Weaver and Zaon Collins. The NCAA rules prohibit student-athletes from participating in any form of sports betting, prompting an investigation after head coach Vance Walberg reported the players' actions. With the Bulldogs struggling on a 10-game losing streak and a...

Friedrich Merz of the Christian Democratic Union won the German election, with the far-right Alternative for Germany making significant gains. Chancellor Olaf Scholz conceded defeat as his party finished third. Merz aims to form a coalition government by Easter, facing challenges amid discontent over the economy and migration policies. Full Article